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not difficult, and few insects and diseases in Missouri attack nut trees 

 seriously. 



As individual trees, therefore, black and white walnuts, hickories, 

 and pecans, may be grown profitably for their nuts, or they may be 

 grown in groups on good land which is not valuable for other purposes, 

 particularly for the growing of truck, fruit, or grain crops. Missouri 

 is favored in that her native nut trees may be generally grown success- 

 fully where grain crops thrive. Our farmers are, therefore, very 

 fortunate because of this fact as practically every owner of land can 

 find some place on his farm suitable for the growing of nut trees. 



Nut Trees for Road-Side Planting 



The native walnuts, hickories, and pecans of Missouri lend them- 

 selves admirably to road-side planting. This is true because the trees 

 are hardy, and fairly good growers. Little spraying is required for 

 fruit production or the protection of the foliage. Their large size, 

 stately and beautiful shapes are attractive and add materially to the 

 beautification of road-sides. There is no other suitable tree for road- 

 side planting that has as long a life or is as desirable from every view- 

 point as our nut trees. Last but not least, the fruit of nut trees grown 

 on the road-side is enjoyed and long rememliered by all who use the 

 highways. 



Propagation of Nut Trees 



Hickories and pecans are generally a great deal more difficult to 

 propagate by budding and grafting than fruit trees. An inexperienced 

 operator will, therefore, usually find great difficulty in propagating 

 nut trees. Skilled propagators, however, are able to multiply them 

 rapidly and successfully. Since the business of propagating nut trees 

 requires skill and patience and a high degree of specialization, it is 

 generally a wise procedure for the farmer to purchase the nut trees 

 desired from some reputable nursery rather than to attempt to propa- 

 gate them himself. Better nut trees will not only usually be secured 

 from the nursery, but anywhere from two to four or five years time 

 may be saved in bringing of the trees into bearing. 



Those who are willing to study and practice diligently enough to 

 acquire skill should not find the propagation methods adapted to nut 

 trees unsurmountable. Such individuals should learn in a reasonable 



